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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
1
Neville advertises five acre tracts offered by J M Neville. He promises immediate value growth with streetcar service coming nearby and asks readers to invest with one thousand dollars to buy a tract.
Dayton contingent leaders Emanuel and Sullivan left for Chicago and the East to secure material for the electric line. J. D. Bowersock says the contract is the largest in town history and will be fulfilled as shipments arrive. Lawrence hails the deal as a boon, with high hopes for growth and a booming franchise interest.
The County Medical Society brings Dr J N McCormack secretary of Kentucky state health board and AMA committee chair to the Christian church on April 30 at 8 pm for a clear talk on sanitation and public hygiene. The talk promises broad public interest and a discussion session will follow.
Scranton April 27 An agreement between anthracite mine owners and workers will be signed in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon if plans hold. The union convention meets here to act on the proposal renewing the existing pact for three more years with few miner concessions. A free lecture on Christian Science by Prof. Herman S. Hering will be at the Opera House Thursday April 29 at 8 pm. The public is invited and a second lecture on Christian Science will be held April 29 at 7 pm at the Nine Teches. Admittance free.
The annual high school day returns to Lawrence on May 1 with 24 competing teams and 32 schools represented. Over 700 students travel for events including a tennis tournament, a baseball game between University freshmen and Abilene High, and the afternoon track meet. Prizes include 24 medals in gold silver and bronze and 12 silver cups.
Governor Stubbs announced a $1,000 a year two year fellowship in EKU’s industrial chemistry dept for a student to focus solely on ozone research and practical uses. Prof Duncan expects valuable discoveries with thorough experiments. A Kansas City firm added $1,500 a year for two years for a student to pursue Portland cement applications.
An evening at the Presbyterian church hobnobbed with talks on environment led by Dr James Naismith and a lively discussion by local scholars. A bridal shower for Lena Rupe and Otis Walton drew pink and white decor and a mock wedding. Madame Geneve DeCarre announced public car etiquette instruction readiness. The Society Reporter noted busy social scenes, a Sans Souci club gathering, and various local curiosities in Lawrence.
A Lawrence- Kansas newspaper item reports Haskell Indians defeated Ottawa University 6 to 4 in a baseball game. The writeup includes humorous social notes about local residents, fashion, and campus life, with various anecdotes on Lawrence society and student life.
Luther N. Lewis retires from the Lawrence lumber business marking the end of one of the city’s oldest firms. The Lewis operation began with founder Alexander Lewis and, after his death, was run by Luther N. Lewis who will now focus on his other investments.
While downtown, visit Evans and Moteally to see the display of buggies in the Journal’s European Tour Contest. Fourth prize is a $125 buggy, with many prizes offered by the Journal praised as the best yet in the state.
Court opens for the trial of Captain Peter C. Hains Jr charged with the killing of William E. Annis. Two jurors remain to be chosen and were expected to be secured during the day.
Bids received by J C Ecke for the restaurant at 907 Mass St known as Home Dairy Lunch Room. Bids open until April 26 1909. Inspect oven from 9 am to 5 pm J C ECKE.
Stringling beds and six paws coming. Watch for a date. Try the sundaes with fresh crushed strawberries at Wiedemann's. The Woman's Relief Corps will give a dime tea on Tuesday at 3 30 p m at G A R Hall.
In Chicago April 27 Peter Van Viissingen, famed real estate man, detonates a bombshell in bankruptcy court claiming his prior confession to forging mortgages totaling 81,000,000 was antedated by four years by a private confession to Maurice Rosenfeld and Bernard Rosenberg. He alleges they coerced payments totaling about 250,000 in installments. The report also covers Abdul Hamid’s deposition as Sultan of Turkey and related unrest in Constantinople with multiple dispatches.
Pansy plants in bud and bloom two dozen for 25 cents plus a full stock of bedding and greenhouse plants. Hardy plants and vines available with delivery to any part of the city. Hicks' Greenhouses 369 Elm Street North Lawrence Bell phone 387.
Washington April 27 Republican finance committee members failed to finalize their amendments to the tariff bill's administrative features. Senator Scott of West Virginia spoke in the senate urging promotion for the policy, citing benefits for his state and the nation. In Washington Tawney chairman of the House Appropriations Committee met the president to discuss plans for an extensive western tour and proposed a $25,000 appropriation for the president's traveling expenses.
Kansas City market notes wheat receipts 31 cars futures steady to higher cash prices for No 2 hard 124 to 133 No 2 red 140 to 145 corn futures higher cash No 2 mixed No 2 white 69 to 70 hay prices timothy 12 50 Prairie 11 31 25 butter creamery 27 packing 16 eggs 2 dozen live stock cattle receipts 6000 natives are steady hogs mixed prices 7 00 to 7 50 heavy pigs 7 00 to 7 60
Market notes show May wheat at 0.2, July and September figures, along with dairy and grain totals. Live stock section reports beef steers near 4.65 to 6.05, cows and heifers around 2.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 3.40 to 5.50, and top cattle at 7.45 with bulk sales near 7.20 to 7.35.
A compilation of brief personal items noting travel and visits. Dick Eddy and John Power were in Kansas City today, as were John Paul Jones and Miss Myrtle Pitner bound for Olathe and St Louis respectively. Many others left for cities like Los Angeles Pomona Topeka and Willow Springs reflecting social and business movement.
The South Side Interurban on the river is under construction with grading seven miles underway to De Soto. Material is ordered and work begins immediately. About $100,000 has been invested by backers with no bonds sold yet. Councilman Hults says the line should reach Lawrence by Christmas and be ready by year end as workers push ahead.
States Attorney investigates a graft scandal in Chicago over the lease of the temporary city hall. Reportedly the city pays 99000 a year in rent while the same building had been offered to private firms for a third of that sum before signing the lease.
New York April 27 directors of the United States Steel corporation declare a regular quarterly dividend of 124 percent on preferred stock and 4.5 percent on common stock. Net earnings for the quarter reach 319,183,069, up from 16,166,1260 last year, an increase of 3,018,609.
Taft departed Washington and journeyed to Philadelphia to deliver a speech at the Union League during the Grant birthday anniversary dinner. He will speak this evening, as part of the commemorative events.
New York April 27 Fear of losing grip on the wheat market did not drive James A Patten to depart from the market He closed out his holdings because his wife urged him to do so Both he and his wife are devout religious workers Newspapers note her alleged influence over his decisions as bread prices rose Experts say he could have pushed prices to 150 if he wished
Ottawa reports that Mrs. Matthew I. Scott was elected president of the I A 12 with strong support from Miss Grave Meeker of Ottawa Kansas regent and eight Kansas delegates. Meeker’s letter confirms the decisive vote, with two Ottawa votes including Meeker and Mrs. L Ward. Ward and Meeker will stay in the East for a time. Ward resumes duties with the Mount Vernon association.
Jefferson City April 27 a bill imposing a tax of twenty five rents for each 1000 dollars of capitalization on all corporations doing business in Missouri was reconsidered and passed by the house today. The measure was defeated in both branches last week but a governor's message highlighting revenue need prompted the house to retract. Opponents predict the senate will not yield.
Baker University defeated DePauw University in Baldwin Kansas as Baker’s M. O. Martin J. B. McLaughlin and R. L. Hargard argued for a federal license for interstate corporate activity. DePauw’s A. L. Russell I. M. Riddick and H. B. Uartsoek spoke for the opposition.
Jefferson City Mo April 27 The suits of the attorney general against the International Harvester company and the alleged lumber combine on charges of violating the state anti trust laws were continued to the October term under a court ruling today. The delay is due to the inability of special commissioners to report at this time.
Roosevelt and Kermit, recovered from fatigue after early shooting trips, went out today in Nairobi to hunt small game. They bagged a Grant's gazelle and a hartebeest.
Chester M. Hamsher of Kansas City admitted signing his wife’s name to love letters he wrote to a wealthy Atchison businessman. In federal court today he was sentenced to one year in jail.
Washington April 27 Elwood C Hughes a Seattle lawyer of twenty years has been tendered by Taft the appointment to the newly created federal judgeship in Washington state with formal confirmation expected.
Nashville April 27 Judge Hast overruled a motion for a new trial in the Cooper murder case An appeal will be taken to the state supreme court
Regents of the University convened this afternoon and began deliberations expected to extend into the day. No final actions announced as of early reports.
Riley Crouch acted so strangely that he was adjudged insane in probate court today. Ernest Kunkle is ill with the measles. Enjoy a moonlight launch ride this evening from the City of Lawrence at Tennessee street foot. boats at 6 7 8 and 9. Call Fred W Fein for plumbing work. phones 463. Mrs. R H Muzzy is very ill at 366 Walnut street. House cleaning time requires a new wall. See Stevenson shout it.
The Kansas Woman's Relief Corps and Miami county back a plan to buy Battle Ground park at Osawatomie for the state. Mrs Heacock of Parsons, department commander, reviews the site and pledges renewed fundraising to meet a May Ottawa Grand Army deadline and present the deed to the governor.
In Muskogee Oklahoma April 27 a sharp city ticket contest unfolds with issues centered on endorsing the Haskell administration and race questions. Governor Haskell travels to direct Democratic workers as White women hold prayer meetings in support. The city’s Republican administration governs with one-third Black voters, with Lily White Republicans allying with Democrats over alleged protective actions and Jim Crow concerns.
A disturbance centered in the Lake region brings morning rain and showers across Iowa Minnesota the Lake region and Ohio Valley. Scattered storms affect Eastern Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas and the Gulf states with cloudy conditions elsewhere. Heaviest rainfall includes .78 inch at Wichita and .76 inch at Enid with hail reported at Manhattan. A cold high-pressure front follows the storm bringing freezing temperatures into the Northwest Des Moines Omaha and North Platte.
El Paso Texas April 27. Railroad men announce a general walkout of conductors on passenger trains of the national lines of Mexico for Saturday next in protest of the managements refusal to abolish ticket inspectors.
Joseph W. Babcock former Wisconsin representative and longtime chairman of the national Republican congressional committee died at his Washington home today aged 59. He served fourteen years in the house and was a prominent party figure.
Washington April 27 That Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes and in heritances is the declaration of a constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Brown of Nebraska in the senate today. Mrs M C Owen has been seriously ill but is much better today. Rev L W Myers spent Saturday at home and reported good success and his revival meetings at Centrop of Mrs Dollie Burton has returned to Kansas City having visited Miss Della Price and Mrs Fred Anderson.
Fire department responded to 1004 Connecticut street this afternoon at the Wabl home. Home Store at 18 West Warren St. advertises California Sweet Peas and various seeds. Opera House hosts Hermann Hering on April 20 and April 29 with free admission. tablets and envelopes shown by Boughton’s at 1025 Mass. St. Christian Science seminar advertised free of charge by Prof. Hermann Hering of Concord, N.H.
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